Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers Title Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914). Supplementary content Finding Aid Author Draper, Henry, 1837-1882. Details Additional authors Draper, Mary Anna Palmer. Draper, John William, 1811-1882. Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910. Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911. Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913. Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908. Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896. Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914. Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909. Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902. Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891. Description 1.5 linear feet (8 boxes, 2 folders). Summary Collection consists of Draper's correspondence, 1869-1882, with astronomers and others relating to astronomy, astronomical photography, spectroscopy, scientific work being carried out by Draper and his colleagues; and correspondence between Draper and his father, Dr. John William Draper. Subject Draper, Henry, 1837-1882 Astronomical photography Astronomy Scientific apparatus and instruments Spectrum analysis Antiquities > Collection and preservation Genre/Form Photographic prints. Scrapbooks. Sketches. Call number MssCol 838 Access (note) Restricted access; Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available. Additional formats (note) available on microfilm; Source (note) Draper, Mary Anna Palmer Biography (note) Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography. Language (note) in German, French and Italian. Processing action (note) Surveyed Cataloging updated Author Draper, Henry, 1837-1882. Title Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914). Restricted access Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. Access Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available. Additional formats Correspondence, 1859-1882 available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-374 Biography Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography. Language Some letters in German, French and Italian. Finding aids Collection guide available in repository and on internet. Connect to: Finding Aid Occupation Astronomers. Added author Draper, Mary Anna Palmer. Draper, John William, 1811-1882. Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910. Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911. Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913. Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908. Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896. Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914. Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909. Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902. Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891. LCCN ms 68001698 Research call number MssCol 838 View in legacy catalogNavigation arrow Help and Feedback